Fearless, HiJack anytime. From reading some of your story You earned the right.
I can relate to some of the college stories. I went to college when I was 43, about 20 years ago. I saw the pressure cooker it could be it you worked for higher grades and had things going on in the family. That includes/describes me at the time.
Many of the older class mates had stories about things and events that were going on similar to yours along with spouse and kid problems. About 25% of us were in C with the college's C's that were in finishing up their own masters programs in "family counseling" programs. Fortunately, the lady I was seeing had her stuff together.
Fearless, and that is with a capital F, you are an asset to the forum. There is no need for you to say sorry.